Vocabulary
Figurative language
research paper
MLA
literary elements
100

a law

What is the definition of statute 

100

The wind whispered through the trees is an example of this. 

What is personification 

100

The section at the end of a paper listing all sources used 

What is a Works Cited page 

100

The font commonly required in Mona format 

what is Time new Roman?

100

The main character in the story

What is the protagonist?

200

bare, dreary, dismal 

what is the definition of bleak 

200

An exaggeration used for effect

What is hyperbole?

200

A trustworthy source written by experts 

What is a credible source?

200

The standard font size in MLA format

What is 12 point font

200

The struggle between opposing forces in a story

What is conflict?

300

Mud, wet, swampy ground; a tough situation; to get stuck

What is the definition of mire

300

“Time is a thief“ is an example of this. 

What is a metaphor?

300

Copying someone else’s work without credit is called this.

What is plagiarism?

300

The spacing typically use in MLA papers

What is double spacing

300

The time and place of a story

What is the setting?

400

To blame; scolded

What is the definition of chide?

400

Repeating beginning continent sounds in words close together

What is alliteration

400

A statement that explains the main argument of a paper. 

What is a thesis statement?

400

The citation you style use for English classes

What is MLA?

400

The sequence of events in the story

What is the plot?

500

Drooping; without Energy, sluggish

What is the definition of languid

500

Language that appeals to the five senses

What is imagery?

500

Information taken directly from a source word-for-word

What is a direct quote?

500

The page at the end of an MLA paper that list source

What is the work cited page?

500

The lesson or message in a story

What is the theme?